There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Little Tokyo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 48m$36–55Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
5h 20m$24–55Drive 138.3 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Little Tokyo138.3 mi
2h 26m$26–37Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SAN - LAX
5h 23m$108–418
Tijuana to Little Tokyo by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Little Tokyo is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Little Tokyo is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Tijuana and Little Tokyo is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Little Tokyo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Tijuana to Little Tokyo, including transfers.
Tijuana to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Little Tokyo is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 5h 20m.
Tijuana to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Little Tokyo is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Tijuana to Little Tokyo.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Little Tokyo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
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